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LX51 FRZ

2001 Malaguti Phantom

Silver Petrol 95cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

27,287 mi
Last recorded27,287 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Malaguti Phantom9,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 FRZ
MakeMalaguti
ModelPhantom
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine95cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2016 27,287 miles

Lower Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Upper Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 27,095 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 27,088 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 25,723 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 24,216 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 24,216 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 20,053 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 25 Nov 2005 20,031 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 20,031 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Malaguti Phantom?

Based on 3,435 MOT tests across 836 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
883
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
836
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 201
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 131
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 107
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 83
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 73
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LX51 FRZ is a 2001 Malaguti Phantom in Silver with a 95cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 2001 Malaguti Phantom models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 9,520 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Malaguti Phantom fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX51 FRZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Malaguti Phantom typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Malaguti Phantom is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LX51 FRZ registered?

LX51 FRZ is a 2001 Malaguti Phantom, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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